Study Abroad: A Parent's Guide : For Parents of College and University Students Contemplating a Study Abroad Experience

by William Hoffa

This is the first full-length book specifically geared to providing the information parents need and want to know about their children's study abroad experience. Filled with advice on how to select and apply to programs, arrange for financial aid and scholarships, and earn academic credit, Study A Parent's Guide also provides practical guidance on dozens of topics including safety issues, budgeting and banking, making travel arrangements, communicating internationally, packing, and obtaining health insurance. Study A Parent's Guide advises students and their families at every step of the decision-making process, from first considering the option of studying abroad to choosing a program to the experience itself.

Paperback

Published January 1, 1998